Author: Julian Wyllie
WBGU to end PBS affiliation due to federal funding cuts
The Ohio station will be the fourth public media organization to sever ties with PBS.House approves minibus package with NGWS, RTL funding but not broader support
Two separate bills provide funding for the Next Generation Warning System and the Ready To Learn grant program.American Public Television EVP Shawn Halford to leave organization
Halford joined the Boston-based program distributor in 2018 after working for PBS for more than two decades.Julie Grimes to lead Texas Tech Public Media
Grimes was previously GM of Panhandle PBS.Comings and goings: WHRO appoints development VP, Open to Debate names CEO …
WHRO in Norfolk, Va., named Kate Pringle VP of development.Lehigh Valley Public Media cuts nearly half of staff
The Pennsylvania dual licensee has lost more than $1.8 million this fiscal year.Judge dismisses pending CPB lawsuits as corporation dissolves
With the departures of board members who were targeted by the Trump administration and CPB’s shutdown, two pending cases were dismissed as ...WOUB cuts six positions, plans for less support from university
The station in Athens, Ohio, had a deficit of almost $2.6 million in fiscal year 2024.Mark Contreras to retire as CEO of Connecticut Public
Contreras has led the station since 2019.WNET Group CEO Neal Shapiro to retire this year, move to fundraising role
The network has expanded its reach and launched new programming during Shapiro’s tenure.CPB grants $2.9M to American Public Television for distributing local programs nationwide
The funds will help stations that have not historically distributed programs nationally.Comings and goings: John Yang will leave PBS News, Scott resigns from PTMMG …
Yang is leaving PBS News at the end of the month.Arkansas TV, PBS dispute accounts of decision to end membership
Correspondence shared with Current reveals conflicting accounts over notice requirements and whether the decision blindsided PBS.Comings and goings: Kaplan resigns from CPB board, PRX appoints sales SVP …
Diane Kaplan, who joined CPB’s board in 2022, resigned from her seat.Comings and goings: WXXI hires CMO, ITVS announces promotions …
Kevin Kalvitis was named CMO of WXXI.
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